CHP to crack down on speeding

The California Highway Patrol announced Thursday it will crack
down on speeding by using special enforcement "speed teams."

Officers in the teams will be assigned to look for speeders, and
the agency also plans to step up radar and air patrols, CHP
officials said in a statement.

Speeding has been an increasing problem statewide, which has
contributed to a rise in collisions, officials said.

"Starting today, if you exceed the speed limit, you may as well
leave your driver's license, vehicle registration and proof of
insurance on the seat next to you, because that's what the CHP
officer who stops you is going to ask for," CHP Border Division
Chief Skip Carter said.